25/05/2025
COMECE contribution to the EC initiative “European Democracy Shield” [EN]
Category Archives: Youth policies
In order to build cohesive, integrated and democratic societies, young people’s voices deserve to be heard and their concerns ought to be placed at the centre of European policymaking. In the EU Member States, young people are calling for concrete action on the issues that affect them the most and which will have an impact on their future, stressing how solidarity and mutual respect are important to live together in peaceful and prosperous societies.
Since faith represents a constitutive part of young people’s life, it is essential that young Europeans are free to express their wishes and act in our societies in light of their values, beliefs and religious experience. In dialogue with the European institutions, COMECE strives to bring forward the voice of all young Catholics, promote their desires for the future of the European project, and allow them to engage with EU policies, exchanging with policymakers and working together for the Common Good.
08/01/2025
Address by the President of COMECE, Mons. Crociata, to the Social Pastoral Ministry of the Dioceses of Triveneto [IT]
News
VIDEO | COMECE participates in the Article 17 TFEU meeting “The Importance of Intergenerational Dialogue”
The full video recording of the Article 17 TFEU meeting, titled ‘The Importance of Intergenerational Dialogue in Addressing Europe’s Future Challenges,’ is now available! The event, held at the European Parliament on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, was hosted by MEP Antonella Sberna, Vice-President and Responsible for Article 17 implementation, and featured a contribution from COMECE. Video recording | Photo Gallery The Commission of the Bishops’ … Continue reading
19/11/2024
Mgr. Crociata’s speech during the COMECE-UER meeting “Visions of Hope for Europe and beyond”
Event
“Youth, Intergenerational Dialogue, and Faith-Based Political Engagement” – Brussels Expo, 28 September
COMECE is organising the conference “Youth, Intergenerational Dialogue, and Faith-Based Political Engagement” on Saturday, 28 September 2024, at Brussels Expo, Belgium. This event is part of the Hope Happening festival, taking place in conjunction with Pope Francis’ visit to Belgium. Register now! The panel discussion will provide a platform for exchange on intergenerational dialogue, youth empowerment, and faith-based political engagement. Panelists will reflect on how … Continue reading
Press Release
COMECE Youth Net annual contribution on digitalisation and family
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) releases on Friday, 5 July 2024, the 2023-2024 annual contribution of the COMECE Youth Net. The document contains recommendations to the EU and stresses the importance of prioritising family values and Christian ethics in the digital age. Read the document In response to the rapid digital transformation impacting European societies, the COMECE Youth Net … Continue reading
15 May 2024
Priority issues for the Catholic Church in view of the European elections (6-9 June 2024)
News
COMECE Youth Net convenes in Warsaw to empower youth participation in solidarity and democracy
On 19-21 April 2024, the COMECE Youth Net convened a meeting in Warsaw, gathering young delegates from the EU Bishops’ Conferences to discuss fostering solidarity and enhancing youth engagement in the democratic processes of the European Union. Photo Gallery During the event, participants emphasized that intergenerational dialogue remains sparse in many EU Member States, which leaves young people feeling excluded from decision-making processes. In the … Continue reading
Press Release
VIDEO | Webinar “Being a Christian in politics and society” is now available
The video recording of the COMECE Youth Net webinar titled “Being a Christian in Politics and Society” is now publicly available for viewing on the COMECE YouTube channel. The video recording is available here. Held in March 2024 in view of the EU elections, the event aimed to explore the intersection of Christian values with political and societal engagement. The webinar featured the insightful contributions … Continue reading
News
Delegation of the Mediterranean Youth Council visits COMECE, meets with EP President Metsola
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) welcomed a delegation from the Mediterranean Youth Council on Wednesday, 3 April 2024. This visit was part of the Council’s official two-day tour of the EU institutions in Brussels, which included a meeting with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola. Interview with Mgr. Crociata | Video interview with Mgr. Crociata |Video interview with … Continue reading